US Bridges

Clark Road over Chestnut Creek

FairPosted for load

Sullivan County, New York · 0.9 MI E of Curry · Structure no. 000000003357090

Built
1995
30 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected July 2024
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel
Length
33 ft
1 main span
Daily traffic
15
2019 count
Owner
County
County Highway Agency

About this bridge

Clark Road over Chestnut Creek is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Clark Road over Chestnut Creek in Sullivan County, New York. It was built in 1995, so it is 30 years old, younger than the New York average of 53 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. Its operating status is: posted for load restriction.

It carries about 15 vehicles a day, roughly 6% of them trucks, projected to reach 21 by 2039. The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long and 16 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 123.7 mi (199 km).

Location

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CarriesClark Road
CrossesChestnut Creek
Location0.9 MI E of Curry
CountySullivan County
StateNew York
Coordinates41.85864, -74.57229
Functional classRural Local

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck7 GoodSome minor problems.
Superstructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Channel and channel protection5 FairAll primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour.
Last inspectionJuly 2024
Inspection intervalevery 12 months
Operating statusPosted for load restriction
ScourFoundations stable; action required to protect exposed foundations
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Waterway adequacy4: Meets minimum tolerable limits to be left in place as is
Approach roadway alignment3: Basically intolerable, requiring high priority of corrective action
Operating rating40 US tons
Inventory rating30 US tons

Structure

Structure typeStringer/Multi-beam or Girder
MaterialSteel
DeckWood or timber
Main spans1
Design loadHS 20
Structure length33 ft (10.1 m)
Longest span32 ft (9.7 m)
Deck width16 ft (4.9 m)
Roadway width14 ft (4.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic15 (2019)
Projected traffic21 by 2039
Trucks6%
Lanes on structure1
Traffic directionOne-lane bridge for two-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesWaterway
Detour if closed123.7 mi (199 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCounty Highway Agency
Maintained byCounty Highway Agency
Historic statusNot eligible for the National Register of Historic Places
Work proposedWidening with deck rehabilitation or replacement
Estimated improvement cost$743,000 (2024 estimate)
NavigationNo navigation control on waterway

Frequently asked questions

When was Clark Road over Chestnut Creek built?

It was built in 1995, making it 30 years old in 2025.

What condition is Clark Road over Chestnut Creek in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in July 2024.

How much traffic does Clark Road over Chestnut Creek carry?

About 15 vehicles per day (2019 count), of which roughly 6% are trucks.

How long is Clark Road over Chestnut Creek?

The structure is 33 ft (10.1 m) long with a longest span of 32 ft (9.7 m) and a deck 16 ft wide.

Who owns Clark Road over Chestnut Creek?

It is owned by the County Highway Agency.